Winston Boogie Smith was laid to rest in North Minneapolis after a moving funeral service.
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Six-year-old shooting victim succumbs to her injuries
Aniya Allen, the six-year-old who was shot in the head Monday night passed away this morning at Hennepin County Medical Center.
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Daunte Wright laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, community activists, and families who have lost loved ones to police violence gathered to say goodbye to Daunte Wright.
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New Prince doc sheds light on how North Mpls. riots in 1960s helped shape the icon
A new Prince documentary is set to premiere during one of the most tumultuous times in Minnesota history.
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Black Business Spotlight: Houston White Men’s Room
Houston White established the Houston White Men’s Room (HWMR) in 2007, located in the vibrant and welcoming, Camden neighborhood.
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Recent police misconduct in St. Paul and Minneapolis have raised alarm
Two separate events involving police force in Minneapolis and St. Paul have raised questions in the community.
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North Mpls star Tyler Johnson hopes to make his mark at Super Bowl LV
Tyler Johnson will be playing in his first Super Bowl in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
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Long-time North Minneapolis clinic to open in new location
The clinic has been a North Minneapolis fixture for more than 40 years and is now relocated at the northeast corner of Broadway and 26th avenues where CVS was formerly located.
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Minneapolis police chase leads to tragic crash
Tragedy and loss followed a police chase on Monday morning that ended with three young men ages 14 through 15 dead on Minneapolis’ North Side.
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Upper Harbor Terminal: Change the process—it’s not too late
It’s important to acknowledge our racist history in the context of this project. Northside residents endure the legacy effects of ‘Jim Crow of the North’ racist practices.
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Cub Foods opens ‘community markets’ to fill Mpls. food desert after riots
Cub Foods opened the Community Store, a 13,000 square ft shop full of fresh fruit, dairy, meat, and other essential items, on Wednesday, July 8.
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Ilhan Omar on stimulus plans, rent cancellation bill, critics and more
Rep. Ilhan Omar recently spoke with the MSR about keeping up the good fight in the age of Trump and the coronavirus.
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Estes Funeral Chapel adapts to COVID crisis
While other small businesses have struggled, Estes has seen business increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Northside mask giveaway: stepping up for those most at risk
The Racial Justice Network has been organizing mask drives to aid those most at risk in North Minneapolis.
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‘Response Team’ forms to help North Side through COVID-19
The mission of the committee is triage and intervention to keep and create employment in the African American community during these uncertain times.
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Capri Theater breaks ground on expansion, renovations
A Who’s Who list of City officials, businessmen and women, community leaders and residents recently gathered for the Capri Theater’s groundbreaking ceremony.
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Putting art in service to community—and skate boarders
In collaboration with New Market—a coalition of black businesses hosting pop-up markets around the Twin Cities—youth visual art nonprofit Juxtaposition Arts created a new skate park.
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Northside champions reach Hall of Fame
Khalid El-Amin and Faith Johnson Patterson will both be inducted into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame on Oct. 20.
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Pain and necessity birth community-conscious eatery
Through events and other programming, nonprofit Appetite for Change emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and community upliftment.
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Defense contributes to North victory
Good start for the Polars and Coach Charles Adams. Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald surveys the team’s new season.